Paolo Scavino "Bricco Ambrogio" Barolo 2021

Kerin O'Keefe : 97 Points

(2/2025) Showing the fantastic aromatics this site is known for, you’ll find enticing aromas of iris, dog rose, wild berry, forest floor and menthol on Paolo Scavino’s radiant 2021 Bricco Ambrogio. This MGA always has softer tannins out of the gate than the estate’s other cru offerings and the stunning 2021 is no exception, delivering succulent flavors of ripe Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, blood orange, mint and licorice alongside polished tannins. It’s beautifully balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink 2029–2041.

Wine Spectator : 96 Points

(8/31/2025) Permeated with cherry, pomegranate, earth, wild herb and iron flavors, this rich red is dense and powerful. Firm, chalky tannins ply its depths, leaving a solid grip on the finish, yet the fruit is ripe and the aftertaste long, with sweet fruit returning at the end. Best from 2027 through 2048. 800 cases made, 250 cases imported.

James Suckling : 97 Points

(1/20/2025) This shows balsamic, sandalwood, rose petals and a touch of red fruit on the nose. The palate is tight, with precise chewy tannins, tight fruit and a compact finish. A solid, exceptional Barolo that will need about three years to soften.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni : 95 Points

(1/2025) The 2021 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is classy and polished to the core. This wine has come such a long way since its debut. Enrico Scavino really believed in this site when he purchased it a little more than 20 years ago. The 2021 is a fine testament to his vision. Lavender, sage, menthol and licorice lead into a core of dark-toned fruit in a Barolo that is deep yet also light on its feet. This is impeccably done, not to mention very tasty. Drinking Window: 2028 - 2041.

Jeb Dunnuck : 94+ Points

(1/30/2025) Looking to the Cru offering from Scavino, the 2021 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is bright red and inviting, with notes of crushed strawberries, smoky incense, rosy perfume, and tangerine. It’s light-bodied and refreshing, with snappy acidity, fine, nervous tannins, and a clean, gently tapering finish. It has a good deal of tension and structure in a compact frame that I think will be worth waiting for as it fleshes out and opens over the coming 12-15 years. Maturity: 2025 - 2040.

Wine Advocate : 94 Points

(1/30/2025) The Paolo Scavino 2021 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is usually the lightest wine in the family's collection of single-vineyard wines. From the village of Roddi in the northernmost point of the appellation, this area has wide vineyard valleys and cool southeast exposures. The heat of the day falls away quickly thanks to steep diurnal shifts. The soils are composed of blue marl and sand, and the family farms seven hectares here, of which five hectares are Nebbiolo (the rest is Dolcetto and old-vine Barbera). A selection of the best fruit is made from old vines and put into this bottle. The wine is soft and silky with red and blue fruits and floral aromas to close. Drink Date: 2026 - 2040.